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http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpoolnews/New-direct-train-service-link.6385474.jp

I've heard bits and peices about this group, but nothing major. They've restored Riccarton Junction station on the Waverley line. For those of you who don't know, they're aim is to restore the long lost Waverley line (I'm guessing south of Tweedbank because of the Borders Railway project)...

Hey folks. Took a wee trip to Bo'ness yesterday to enjoy the railway there. Nothing special going on, but it was my first trip behind steam since around 2003 on the IOW steam railway when I was a kid. Also my first trip behind a diesel loco that I can recall. I took lots of pictures...

I'm not a bus-man at all. I rarely travel on them, but when I do, I'd like to be able to find out fares in advance like what we can do on pretty much any TOC's site for journeys on the railway. For example, if I wanted to travel on a bus from Lanark Bus Station to Leadhills Main Road...

The first thing I should note is that these are all in Scotland, and the screencaps are from the "British Railways: The Early Years" DVD. Click for bigger images. I think this might be Glasgow Central, but I'm unsure. The track layout looks familiar, but I don't recognize the surroundings...

Just wondering. I know they tend to pop up in a 5-car formation with a 170, but do they ever show up alone? Thanks.

This were posted at another forum I visit. Not too shabby pics. http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/devon/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8364000/8364338.stm

I'm thinking along the lines of trains that have been running on our main lines for some time. The first that come to my mind is the 156s. They've been on the main line since the 80s, correct? Yet, by travelling on ScotRail's fleet every day almost, they feel like brand new trains. I'd love...

first and foremost, I'm a steam-lover, however, I'm not limiting myself to purchasing steam loco models, as there's quite a few diesels I'd like too. Now, Hattons sells items for good prices. A Heljan 26 for £49? Sounds good. Oh, a Hornby FSR 156 for the same price? Even better! But when...

We all know the story of the infamous Beeching Axe. He recommended many railways to be closed, and lots were but he didn't get his way with every line. From what I've read, all stations north of Inverness were to close, but yet, thankfully, both the Far North and Kyle lines survive. So...

Where and when would you go, and what would you do? Of course, let's try and keep this as railway-related as possible. :) I would go to the late 40s first. The absolute first thing I would do is take a trip on the NBR's Hamilton line from Hamilton to Glasgow Queen Street. Maybe even do...

Just wondering about this. Would an off-peak day return (for a Saturday) booked in advance for a trip from Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness be valid on a Glasgow - Aberdeen train, changing at Aberdeen for an Inverness train? Thanks.

No idea if this thread's in the right place. Now, I'm well aware of the surviving A4s, and I know that Kingfisher isn't one of them. Seems she was a very...active loco, if you will, judging by the number of pics I've seen of her in different places taken at different times of her life (though...

Last night, Bittern made her first run in Scotland since the 60s when she hauled the last A4 service from Glasgow - Aberdeen. She arrivied in Edinburgh bang on time at 19:00 at the head of "The Coronation". The iconic A4 whistle could be heard throughout the station. I should know...because I...

I didn't know where to put this, but isnce WCR is officialy a TOc, I thought here would be best. Just wondering if this is volunteer run or what? I'm asking because I would like to be on the footplate of a steam loco at some point travelling on the NR network (my dream is to be powering an A4...

Well, maybe not sneaky, but listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmnWx-8erqk This was filmed in 2007. Tweedbank is due to open up as part of the Waverly Line in I think 2014.

Quite excited for this. Tomorrow at around 19:00, Bittern's due to arrive in Edinburgh with 'The Coronation'. Just wondering if anyone knows what Platform she's arriving in? Thanks.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28870160@N02/4604174646/ Located next to the line between Hamilton and Blantyre.

I'm not good naming coaches or the likes, but I am learning about the different classes of Steam. What I'm looking to find out is what type of coaches the Fife Coast Express used when it was still running from Glasgow to St Andrews (it originally departed Buchanan Street but I beleive this was...

Has there ever actually been one of these? I wouldn't mind seeing the only survivng Bo'ness based 303 on one.